Prevention Research Center on Nutrition and Physical Activity

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STUDY: Cost-Effectiveness of Calorie Labeling at Large Fast-Food Chains Across the U.S.

A new study evaluates the cost-effectiveness of calorie labeling at large U.S. fast-food chains. Dupuis R, Block JP, Barrett JL, Long MW, Petimar J, Ward ZJ, Kenney EL, Musicus AA, Cannuscio CC, Williams DR, Bleich SN, Gortmaker SL. Cost-Effectiveness of Calorie Labeling at Large Fast-Food Chains Across the U.S. Am J Prev Med. doi:10.1016/j.amepre.2023.08.012. Epub … Continue reading “STUDY: Cost-Effectiveness of Calorie Labeling at Large Fast-Food Chains Across the U.S.”

STUDY: The Societal Costs and Health Impacts on Obesity of BMI Report Cards in US Schools

A new study aims to estimate the 10-year cost-effectiveness of school-based BMI report cards, a commonly implemented program for childhood obesity prevention in the US. Poole MK, Gortmaker SL, Barrett JL, McCulloch SM, Rimm EB, Emmons KM, Ward ZJ, Kenney EL. The societal costs and health impacts on obesity of BMI report cards in US schools. Obesity (Silver … Continue reading “STUDY: The Societal Costs and Health Impacts on Obesity of BMI Report Cards in US Schools”

STUDY: Use of Evidence-Based Interventions to Promote Healthy Weight, Nutrition, and Physical Activity in Community Health Improvement Plans from Large Local Health Departments

A new study identifies evidence-based healthy weight, nutrition, and physical activity strategies related to obesity prevention in large local health department Community Health Improvement Plans. Dupuis R, Reiner JF, Silver S, Barrett JL, Daly JG, Lee RM, Gortmaker SL, Cradock AL. Use of Evidence-Based Interventions to Promote Healthy Weight, Nutrition, and Physical Activity in Community Health Improvement … Continue reading “STUDY: Use of Evidence-Based Interventions to Promote Healthy Weight, Nutrition, and Physical Activity in Community Health Improvement Plans from Large Local Health Departments”